Acu-Res® Technology

Acu-Res® sets FT wind sensors apart with industrial-grade performance in a compact form. Our technology enables you to gather precise, reliable data in more locations than ever before.

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How it works

All-weather

Temperature, pressure and humidity affect the speed of sound through air. FT wind sensors continuously monitor and validate signal quality, automatically adjusting to ensure consistent, accurate data output in all conditions.

shock protection

Due in part to the high signal-to-noise ratio of the acoustic resonance measurement method, wind readings are unaffected by shocks and vibrations. This makes FT wind sensors ideal for use on moving or unstable platforms.

no moving parts

Acu-Res® is a solid-state technology with no moving parts to wear down or degrade. This means lower maintenance costs, no periodic calibration, and reliable data precisely when you need it.

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Compact industrial-grade wind sensors

FT Technologies designs and manufactures high performance wind sensors for industrial applications. With Acu-Res® technology, our sensors deliver precise wind speed measurements up to 90 m/s (175 kts).

Acoustic resonance measurement system

Acu-Res® uses an ultrasonic wave resonated inside a small cavity. This sound wave gives a signal to noise ratio more than 40dB stronger than other ultrasonic technologies. This wind measurement method is unique to FT Technologies and makes our sensors more robust and reliable compared to alternative products on the market.

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Acu-Res® Software

  • Constantly monitors and adjusts the signal to maintain measurement output
  • Validates the quality of the data and flags potential problems dynamically

  • Controls the heater power to maintain ice-free operation

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Environmental protection system

The Acu-Res® Environmental Protection System (EPS) has been designed to allow the sensor to work reliably under the most extreme conditions.

The EPS ensures high levels of availability by incorporating:

  • A strong, corrosion resistant, hard anodised alloy body
  • A sealing system to keep out sand, dust and water
  • Surge protection electronics for resistance to nearby lightning strikes
  • Three heaters to enable ice-free operation at a constant temperature
  • Highly Accelerated Life Testing to withstand extreme temperatures and vibrations
Dr. Savvas Kapartis

Dr Savvas Kapartis

Acu-Res® was invented by our Executive Chairman, Dr. Savvas Kapartis. This innovative solid-state technology, which has no moving parts, is designed to precisely measure wind speed and direction.

Developed and refined over numerous iterations of our FT wind sensors, Acu-Res® continues to evolve as our Engineering team pushes the boundaries of what this cutting-edge technology can achieve.

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FT7 Series

FT7 Series wind sensors are the fit-and-forget solution for maintenance-free operation year-round, even in the harshest conditions.

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FT6 Series

FT6 Series wind sensors are designed for professional performance while minimising weight impact on the end user.

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